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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.64, 455.14 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.64, 455.14 and 149.56 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.64 : 455.14 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.64/455.14 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.64x = 455.14 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.64x = 68,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,070.74/303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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